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Starting baby solid foods can bring plenty of questions: Is my baby ready, is this texture appropriate and what does turning away mean? A useful plan begins with those questions rather than a promise to make every meal easy.
Here you will find the original eight-tip video, plus three independently written checks for readiness, preparation and feeding cues. You will also get a short caregiver checklist and two optional supply comparisons. Read the preparation guidance before offering food, and keep your baby’s individual care instructions alongside it.
Original video about baby solid foods
The original post featured a video titled “Get Your Baby To LOVE Food (8 Tips to Make it Easy!)”. Its embed and source link are preserved below. The three checks here are separate supporting guidance, not a transcript or a claim to reproduce the creator’s eight tips.
Watch the original eight-tip feeding video on YouTube
1. Check readiness before choosing baby solid foods
The CDC introduction guide recommends starting foods other than breast milk or formula at about six months, with developmental readiness considered. Introducing foods before four months is not recommended.
Signs include head and neck control, sitting alone or with support and swallowing offered food rather than pushing it out. Discuss individual questions with your clinician, including how to introduce allergens when a baby has severe eczema or an egg allergy.
Before a meal, make sure another caregiver knows the same plan. Write down unresolved questions and ask the care team rather than using a product’s age label to decide readiness.
Our starting solids guide offers further planning questions. Use it alongside the individual feeding advice you have received.
2. Review preparation and the eating setup
The CDC choking guide advises choosing shapes, sizes and textures suited to development. Have the child sit upright in an appropriate eating place and watch them while eating. Avoid food during walking, crawling or lying down, and avoid eating in the car or stroller.
Some small, hard or sticky foods are choking hazards. The full guide explains examples and preparation considerations. A utensil marketed for babies cannot make an unsuitable food safe or remove the need for supervision.
Choose a time when you can stay attentive. Keep the equipment instructions accessible and resolve any uncertainty about the setup before the meal. If you need to do another task, do not rely on a feeding product to supervise.
Optional supply: OXO Tot Silicone Spoons, 2 Pack, Blossom and Opal
The observed OXO Tot Blossom and Opal set includes two silicone spoons with flexible tips. Compare the dimensions and care instructions with your feeding setup. They are optional utensils for a baby who is ready for solids, not newborn feeding equipment, a teether or a choking-prevention device. Use with adult supervision and inspect for damage.
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If your current utensils are suitable, another set may be unnecessary. Select equipment around an actual need rather than treating a shopping list as part of readiness.
3. Notice hunger and fullness without requiring a finished portion
The CDC feeding-cue guide lists reaching toward food or opening the mouth as possible hunger cues for children six to 23 months. Closing the mouth, turning away or pushing food away may indicate fullness.
Let the child decide how much to eat instead of requiring them to finish a portion. Food should not be a reward or punishment. Talk with the child’s clinician if you are concerned about how much or how little they eat.
A simple note can help you organize questions: what was offered, how it was prepared and what concerned you. It is a prompt for discussion, not a way to diagnose the reason for a baby’s reaction.
Learning about baby solid foods is a continuing process. There is no universal number of attempts or special spoon that guarantees a favourite food, effortless feeding or a particular preference.
| Check | What to share |
|---|---|
| Readiness | Current individual feeding guidance |
| Preparation | Food and texture instructions |
| Equipment | Matching setup and cleaning directions |
| Questions | Care-team contact for concerns |
Our baby care at home companion provides more caregiver handoff questions. Keep the next meal’s plan simple enough that a helper can find the instructions and ask for clarification.
Frequently asked questions about baby solid foods
Does this article list the video’s eight tips?
No. The source video remains available, while the three checks are independent supporting content. Watch the source for the creator’s full discussion.
Will the right spoon make my baby love food?
No utensil guarantees a preference or an easier meal. Review readiness, preparation and individual feeding questions first.
Should I insist on finishing the portion?
Use the feeding-cue guidance above instead of making a finished portion the goal. Ask the clinician about intake concerns.
Can a feeding accessory replace supervision?
No. Review the setup and stay attentive during eating. Use the preparation guidance linked above.
Optional cloths for supervised mealtime cleanup
Optional supply: Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths, White, 10 Pack, 20 by 10 inches
The observed Yoofoss White ten-pack contains 20 by 10 inch cloths listed as 100% cotton muslin. Compare the quantity and care instructions with your laundry routine. Organic certification has not been independently verified. Use for supervised cleanup and burping, inspect for wear and keep loose cloths out of infant sleep spaces. They do not prevent reflux, choking or spit-up.
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Use this baby solid foods companion to prepare questions, share the plan and choose supplies around actual needs. Keep the original video available while following your baby’s individual feeding guidance.
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Thanks for watching! Which tip are you going to try first? Don't forget to get your free Mealtimes Essentials Guide with links to all my favorite plates, cups, cutlery and more here: https://brightestbeginning.me/l9gsf
I can’t stand this woman
Those earrings r too cute Emma!
Love the video edits! Thanks for making these videos!
Hi Ms Emma, I'm a new mom, is it fine if i make egg soup as a first food for my baby when he will turns 6 months?
Thank you!
My bad is that I feel all the time as if my baby doesn't get enough food to grow healthy (BMI is perfect to age). I am so concerned that my baby will not get enough some important nutrients, minerals, and vitamins.
I have a one year old her birthday is actually today on May 27 . I bought her a 6inch lilo and stitch and cake cake with her pictures going around the heart shaped cake and she still on liquid Gerber baby food . My daughter has had a piece of a cupcake but has spit it out she likes the icing . I really need for her to try eating food that is liquid based. I been trying to get her to eat something other than baby since
she’s been 6 months old. Now she’s one I’m trying to get her to eat new food. I tried the roast shit like that. She has more teeth coming in.
I really love it if she could feed her self I tried putting food on her table and she was overwhelmed. Her doctors been wanting me to try her with new foods like eggs and grits. She won’t even eat eggs or sausage. I cooked three times a day trying to see what she eat. It has been frustrating because every time I think she’s going to eat I always have to go to the store and get some baby food . Hopefully this way works for my 1 year old. Because a lot daycare in the area, recommend her to start eating solid food versus liquid baby purée Gerber food.
Could you do one on feeding disorder. My grandchild is getting therapy now for it but he won't feed himself and spits out anything that isn't purees! We are waiting for an appointment with an autism specialist to see if he is autistic!
Thanks again!
My granddaughter refuses food home cooked and pureed,packets food she is picky she is 8 mth old dont know wht to do
That's a very insightful perspective, I often share with my community that understanding your child's emotions is the universal key.
Having a baby with multiple food allergies and cant do any of the tips..
This is good advice however what about babies with medical problems and severe reflux who have sensitive digestive system? Do they need to try everything before 1 year?
Hmm I don’t know if all of this is true. It seems that you’re saying the only baby led weaning can lead to good eaters. However kids in Japan eat a huge variety of foods and traditional weaning has been the norm for decades. I think kids being good eaters has far more to do with eating as a family and not making special “kid foods.”
You are such a blessing. Excellent video. Thank you Emma! xxx
I am struggling to feed my 10 months old baby ..she eats whatever I put in her mouth ..but she never try to eat finger foods by herself and not even try to touch the food. She cries when I try to put food in her hand
I've been in this battle for a year now, I'm tired, I don't know how to be, she doesn't eat, I let her play, she drops everything on the floor and doesn't eat a thing. I'm so tired
Very helpful tips , thank you
You mentioned cream and curry….salt? Sugar? Can we… please confirm… I am struggling with sold food and he is in his 10month
Thank you ❤
Giving solids is extremely stressful. My son is almost 11 months and doesn’t even seem to be interested. He’s still doing that tongue thrusting. What am I supposed to do if he has to stop formula next month and he doesn’t even want food
Hmm, well I think that if the food smells good it would be more enticing or alluring to the toddler than if it didn't smell good. Of course it's important for them to have a good appetite when it comes time to eat but also it's important to not over stimulate them with too much food choices all at once. Babies also learn to eat their solid food by instinct it's instinctual to put something yummy or good in the mouth for them. Help them to know what is good to eat and also what is not good for them I remember as a young child I once thought that a crayon was a piece of candy band took a bite of it but it didn't taste like I thought so I spit it out immediately it wasn't chocolate.
Eating with the baby made a massive difference. We have pretty much the same meals, he likes to reach over and eat mine.
My 18 month old son eats only when there are commercials on TV.
My 16 month old boy will eat stones, clothes pegs, anything of the floor including bird poo, but will hardly touch his own food, we are struggling to feed him.
I've tried all of this for about 1,5 months (with a 10 day break) and my daughter (now 7 months) just does not want to eat anything I offer. One exception: on 2 days she ate a few spoonfuls of mashed parsnips, but after that never again. What can I do???
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
The father of my baby is mad at me for not buying store food and cooking for our daughter 😢
My 7 month old baby just started with solids (apple puree) . We're using the correct spoons, spoon technique, double spoon, we even placed the food in front of her in a bowl with the suction thing (stay put bowl), and she does but her hand in but she doesn't love the texture, makes a face every time she sucks on her fingers that had a bit of apple, and we've never managed to get the spoon in her mouth. Any suggestions?
Who needs a splash mat when you have two dogs and a cat 😂 (I was surprised my cat liked zucchini!)
Hey, Mrs. Hubbard, thanks a lot for your amazing videos! They help so much!
I have a question. Quite frankly I am desperate for help. My son is 8.5 months old and has no teeth yet. He is crawling and develops well. He is healthy and has a good weight gain. But I struggle with his diet, because he almost exclusively drings my milk.
Yes, he loves cucumber sticks from the fridge and bread if he can put it in his mouth himself. But other than that I doesn't eat anything. And even from the cucumber and the bread there is not much food going in the stomach. He doesn't like cooked vegetables, no fresh paprika, banana, apple, different types of mashed foods, differently mashed foods (with or without pieces in it, with flat spoon or just smeared on my or his finger), porridge, self made waffles, cup cakes, pan cakes… He has never accepted to drink from the bottle even though I tried to teach him (I needed to have a surgery…). I brestfeed him at least 8 times a day. He shows me when he is hungry and I try to give him any kind of food he doesn't play much with it but quickly throws it away. Often he doesn't even put it in his mouth. So then I breastfeed him. But after breastfeeding he has even less interest in food I guess because his stomach is full.
I feel so drained! My nails are showing signs of malnutrition, my skin is painfully dry an cracks bleedingly open just to make two visible examples. I already try to eat healthy AND take supplements of vitamins and minerals and without it's even worse.
And I am so tired because he needs several drinks each night. (I am pretty sure it's hunger because he is my third born in 4 years. I have allways tried to teach my babies the next little step to help them – over the course of several months – become more and more competent in falling asleep without much interference from me.)
So he has never eaten a full meal without breastfeeding and I yearn for sleep and a true reduction in the amount of breastfeeding.
Do you have a good thought (even if it's just 'Hang on a little longer, it will get better on its own.')?
My daughter is 18 months and she barely eats something
Just breastmilk 🥺
Hopefully those trips will help but I am scared 😳
Interesting and valuable advice. Thanks Emma!! I get stressed out trying to feed my toddler girl. Gonna use this advice to try and make it a better experience for her.
My 11 months old only eats purées from my hands. He doesn’t want to hold any spoon and any food in his hands. Do you have any recommendations? Maybe you have a video about it?
Okay, regarding point 1: I absolutely have not the nerves to let my baby play with her purree or soup. Just… no. I feed her soggy food but she’s more than welcome to play with things like noodles, veggies, fruits etc but not soggy stuff. Only when I have all the time in the world. I let her poke the soggy food on the spoon and pincer grab some of it but I can’t let her go in a rampage or I lose my mind.
Mmmmmmmm should i comment mmmmmm i should thank you thank you that was a weird intro
('. ' ) thank you 👍😎👉